Private, Family & Group Climbing

LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK

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Looking to master a specific skill or accomplish a particular goal or maybe you just want the guide to yourself, or on a day of your own choosing. Regardless of the reason or the size of your party, just give us a call at 800-310-4504 to set up a private climbing day tailored to your needs and schedule.

What does “private” mean?
1) You will not be matched with other climbers you don’t know.
2) You can choose any day to climb. Climbing available 7 days a week.
3) You climb at your own pace.
4) You tell us what topics you would like to cover in the day.
5) Your reservation is guaranteed to run (with the exception of weather).

Private lessons are available any day of the week, all year round. Programs include rock climbing, ice climbing, and mountaineering. This is a very common choice for many of our climbers and a great value for your time and money spent. To schedule a climb please call 800-310-4504 or send an email to[email protected]. All reservations are finalized over the phone and full payment is required upfront to hold your reservation.

In addition to group classes we offer private lessons for individuals, families and large groups. If you would like to schedule a custom climbing program on a day of your own choosing, we have something for every size group from individuals to groups of 20 or more!

Rates include climbing equipment rentals (harness, helmet, climbing shoes, mountaineering boots, ice axes, crampons, and all climbing hardware). If you have climbing equipment you are more than welcome to use it. No discounts available for using your own gear.

Private Climbing

PRIVATE RATES

One Day

Two Days*

Three Days*

One person (1:1)

$315

$630

$945

Two people (1:2)

$200 each

$200 each

$600 each

Three people (1:3)

$175 each

$350 each

$525 each

Four or more people

$150 each

$300 each

$450 each

OBJECTIVE DAYS

We use Objective days to define a day where the goal or location requires a longer that normal time frame. Examples of an Objective day would be advanced skills oriented days or specific training days for higher summits or international adventure travel that last more than 8 hours.

One Day

Two Days*

Three Days*

One person (1:1)

$350

$650

$975

Two people (1:2)

$250 each

$500 each

$750 each

Three people (1:3)

$200 each

$400 each

$600 each

Four or more people

$175 each

$350 each

$525 each

*prices listed are for consecutive days booked

Discounted Privates

Private passes can be used at any established EMS Climbing School location. Passes must be purchased in full before applying to your first private climbing day. Passes are non-refundable and can not be transferred to any other program. Does not include overnights. Can be used on consecutive or non-consecutive days.

Family Climbing

Spend some time with the little ones this season while learning a new family sport. Kids & family climbing programs are designed to allow families to go at their own pace with the help and guidance of a certified climbing instructor. Our instructors will introduce basic climbing technique, fundamentals of belaying, and of course tons of climbing!

Family climbing programs can be as formal or informal as you like and are custom tailored to meet to needs of your family. Programs are for families with kids age 15 and younger. Parents must be present and participation is strongly encouraged. “Families” can be any combination of mom, dad, kids, cousins, uncles, grandparents and friends. As long as someone in the group is 15 or younger and a parent or legal guardian is present you qualify for the family rate.

Family Rates

Family up to 4 people

$350 (5-8 hour day)

Family 5-8 people

$700 (5-8 hour day)

Age Restrictions

You must have a child age 15 or younger in your group to be considered for the family rate. Age restrictions on the lower end depend on size of the child and attention span. Children must be able to wear a helmet for the entire program and must be able to listen carefully and follow instructions from the climbing instructor. Please call us to discuss these restrictions if you still have questions or concerns.

Groups generally meet between 8:30am and 9am at Eastern Mountain Sports. An average day ranges between 5-8 hours in length and includes gear fitting, equipment overview, basic instruction (knot tying, belaying, climbing technique) and of course plenty of time for climbing!

We had a phenomenal experience! Will, our guide, was first class all the way! He was patient, informative, fun and supportive. Could not have been a better experience for my whole family!

Group Climbing

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School works with many clubs, schools, universities and community organizations like Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to create customized programs every year. We can provide lessons or climbing programs as a onetime event or a series of recurring events.

We specialize in group climbing events, adventures, and climbing instruction. Our professionally trained instructors and guides work hard to provide top notch outdoor adventures for groups of all sizes. We provide a wide variety of programs for groups of varying interests and expectations. Give us a call with your special needs and we will tailor a climbing program to meets those needs, and exceed your expectations. This is why our groups keep coming back for more, year after year!

Group Rates

Group 5-8 people

*$700

Group 9-12 people

*$1,050

Group 13-16 people

*$1,400

*As each program is customized, rates may vary. Please call 800-310-4504 for a quote.